It’s not just you: Researchers say Zoom really does make you feel worse about yourself
Researchers are studying the ‘Zoom effect’—a possible link between video chatting and appearance dissatisfaction. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of digital connection: In the absence of in-person gatherings, many peo.....»»
Cybercriminals shift tactics to pressure more victims into paying ransoms
Ransomware didn’t just grow in the US in 2023, it evolved, with the frequency of ransomware claims jumping 64% year-over-year, according to At-Bay. This was primarily driven by an explosion in “indirect” ransomware incidents which increased.....»»
PoC exploit for Ivanti EPMM privilege escalation flaw released (CVE 2024-22026)
Technical details about and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for CVE-2024-22026, a privilege escalation bug affecting Ivanti EPMM, has been released by the vulnerability’s reporter. About CVE-2024-22026 Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (formerly.....»»
Potential iPhone 16 Colors Leak Again
A trusted analyst has released his predictions for Apple’s iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro colors. Ming-Chi Kuo today outlined the colors he believes Apple will use for the upcoming iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. A.....»»
iPhone SE 4: Great News Regarding Its Price
Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 4, which will reportedly have a slew of upgrade on board, will be priced at $500 or less at launch. According to leaker Revegnus on X, the price of the iPhone SE 4 will either stay at $429, the starting price of the.....»»
5 Things to Know About the iOS 17.5.1 Update
Apple’s released a new iOS 17.5.1 update for iPhone to address a rather glaring issue discovered within the previous version of iOS 17. iOS 17.5.1 is a point upgrade which means it’s a much smaller release than iOS 17.5, the update Apple.....»»
10 Things to Do Before Installing iOS 17.5.1
Installing Apple’s new iOS 17.5.1 update might be tempting, but there are some steps you should take before moving your iPhone from iOS 16 to iOS 17 or your iPhone’s current version of iOS 17 to iOS 17.5.1. iOS 17.5.1 is a point upgrade and t.....»»
Apple Releases iPadOS 17.5.1, Here’s Why You Should Update
Apple’s released a new iPadOS 17.5.1 update for iPad and the software brings a fix for a serious issue that popped up after the release of iPadOS 17.5 last week. iPadOS 17.5.1 is the newest software upgrade for iPad’s compatible with iPad.....»»
AirTag 2 Release Date Gains Focus
Apple’s second-generation AirTag, or AirTag 2, will reportedly launch next year and we now have a potential launch window for the upcoming accessory. In his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has revealed new details about the.....»»
Android 15 Beta 2.1 Problems: What Pixel Users Need to Know
Google’s released a new Android 15 beta 2.1 update for Pixel devices. Unsurprisingly, the operating system is still plagued with issues. Downloading the beta might be tempting, but this is unfinished software, and the Android 15 beta may bring.....»»
New method may facilitate the use of graphene nanoribbons in nanoelectronics
An international collaborative study that features researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU), presented a new method for growing ultra-long and ultra-narrow strips of graphene (a derivative of graphite), which exhibit semiconducting properties that.....»»
NA64 uses the high-energy SPS muon beam to search for dark matter
The NA64 experiment started operations at CERN's SPS North Area in 2016. Its aim is to search for unknown particles from a hypothetical "dark sector." For these searches, NA64 directs an electron beam onto a fixed target. Researchers then look for un.....»»
Chinese researchers issue critical warning on groundwater flooding risks
Karst regions, which cover about 15% of the Earth's land surface, provide freshwater for about a quarter of the world's population. Despite their importance, these areas are prone to frequent and often unnoticed groundwater flooding......»»
Webb cracks case of inflated exoplanet
Why is the warm gas-giant exoplanet WASP-107 b so puffy? Two independent teams of researchers have an answer......»»
Study explores long-term impacts of climate change on plant pollinators and food production
A study published in Oecologia from researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington; the University of Nevada, Reno; and Virginia Tech shows that climate change has led to decreased pollen production from plants and less pollen more diversity tha.....»»
Researchers map meerkat chit-chat
Meerkats use two different types of vocal interactions to stay in touch with their group mates. Sometimes the call simply broadcasts information, whereas other times meerkats engage in a call exchange with their neighbors, as researchers from the Cen.....»»
Actin research shows how butterfly wings get their vibrant colors
The secret of how butterfly wings get their vibrant colors has been revealed in a new study. Using cutting-edge super resolution microscopy, researchers from the University of Sheffield and the Central Laser Facility have been able to investigate the.....»»
Low-income groups bear greater health burden in food systems: Study
Across regions where food is produced, emissions from agriculture pose health risks to local populations. Among them, low-income groups are hit the hardest, a study published in Nature Food by researchers at Peking University (PKU) and collaborators.....»»
Researchers identify new drivers of antibiotic resistance in bacteria
Two newly discovered mechanisms in bacteria have been identified that can contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance. Changing the number of copies of resistance genes in bacteria increases antibiotic resistance, and can do so very quickl.....»»
Iso-propagation vortices: Optical multiplexing for unprecedented information capacity
The future of optical communications just got brighter. In a development reported in Advanced Photonics, researchers from Nanjing University have introduced iso-propagation vortices (IPVs), a novel concept that offers a solution to a long-standing ch.....»»
10 Big New Android Features From I/O: Private Space, Wallet Cards, AI in Google TV, More
If you fell asleep during yesterday’s keynote because the only thing Google wanted to talk about was Gemini and AI, you are not alone. Many of us were hoping for more details on the next version of Android, Google TV happenings, Wear OS, Google.....»»